1959 general election · West Midlands
Walsall North: 1959 general election result
Labour won Walsall North at the 1959 general election with a majority of 9,952. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,95221.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%45,434 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,257
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,693 | 61.0% | −1.6 | |
| Conservative | 17,741 | 39.1% | +1.6 | |
| Valid votes | 45,434 | |||
| Majority | 9,952 | 21.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Walsall North at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,693 votes (61.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Walsall North in 1959?
9,952 votes (21.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Walsall North in 1959?
76.7% of the 59,257 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,434 votes).
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